Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 23, Issue 1 , Pages 48-51 , January 2000

Tortuosity of the vertebral artery resulting in vertebral erosion

Received 26 January 1999 ,Revised 10 February 1999

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doi: 10.1016/S0161-4754(00)90113-1

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 23, Issue 1 , Pages 48-51 , January 2000

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